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On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.
Is Eid al-Adha a Public Holiday?
Eid al-Adha is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Kenya allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.
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About Eid al-Adha
Read more about Eid al-Adha.Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | Aug 12 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | Jul 31 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Jul 20 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Jul 10 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Public holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Jul 11 | Day off for Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Public holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jun 28 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jun 16 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jun 16 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Public holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jun 17 | Day off for Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Public holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jun 17 | Day off for Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Jun 7 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | May 27 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 17 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | May 5 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Apr 24 | Eid al-Adha (For Muslims only) (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
